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Northumbria University Mountaineering Club |
O U T A C |
Routes : Ring of Steall |
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OS MAP : |
41 |
Grade : |
4 |
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GR : |
168691 |
Terrain : |
3 |
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Distance : |
16 -17km |
Navigation : |
3 |
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Ascent : |
1,500 |
Seriousness : |
Intermediate |
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Time : |
7-9 hours |
Starting Elev.: |
Approx. 150m |
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An Gearanach, 982m (The complainer) |
Plan of the Ring of Steall |
Ring of
Steall is the number one classic hike in the Mamore range, and one of the more
famous hikes in the entire Scottish highlands. The hike runs over 4 Munros
(mountains >3000 feet) and a number of other unranked peaks. One of the
peaks, Sgorr an Lubhair, used to be a Munro, but was withdrawn from the Munro
list some years ago.
The
summer/autumn hike does not truly challenge the experienced hiker, but head for
heights is required when passing over the An Gearanach - An Garbhanach ridge,
as well as the famous Devil's Ridge between Sgorr an Lubhair and Sgurr a'
Mhaim. Nevertheless, the hike is a splendid walk up and down ridge peaks on
narrow ridges, with fantastic views all around. In winter, this hike is
obviously very serious when snow/ice narrows the already narrow ridges. As
such, ice axe, crampons and experience is needed for a winter hike.
The Ring of
Steall denotes a number of peaks forming a horseshoe around the An Steall
waterfalls in the Glen Nevis valley. The "ring" can be hiked in
either direction, but the suggestion is to begin with An Gearanach, with the
Devil's Ridge always in view, puzzling your mind. If you begin with Sgurr a'
Mhaim, you have an "evil" hike up to the 1099m summit on a steep
ridge.
Scrambling and walking amongst the finest
scenery in Scotland!
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Northumbria University Mountaineering Club |
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Routes : Ring of Steall |
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